Ultimate Cottage Cheese Protein Balls
These protein balls blend creamy cottage cheese with almond flour and chocolate for a nutritious, high-protein snack. Perfect for a quick energy boost or healthy treat.
Equipment
- 1 blender or food processor
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cookie scoop
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese 2-4%
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips divided
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Set aside 1 cup of chocolate chips, then combine the remaining chocolate chips and all other ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to form even portions and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes.
- Melt the reserved chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted.
- Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate to coat, then place back on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate coating hardens.
- Store finished protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Use heat-treated all-purpose flour for smoother texture if not avoiding gluten.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying maple syrup.
- For nut-free, substitute almond flour with oat or coconut flour.
- Add mix-ins like white chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in fridge or freezer for freshness.